The effect of a 9-week physical activity programme on bone and body composition of children aged 10-11 years: an exploratory trial.

Abstract

A high-impact exercise and a lifestyle intervention were implemented over a 9-week period; changes in bone and body composition were compared to controls. Sixty-one children volunteered from three randomly selected schools. Each school was randomly assigned to either a structured exercise (STEX) intervention, a lifestyle intervention (PASS) or control (CONT… (More)